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Futura fork on, ran it for a few weeks in blue but decided black would be better for now. Unfortunately I only had enough paint to give it 2 very light coats so the finish is looking pretty amateur, will repaint once I've decided on colour and finish. Can't say I can notice much difference in feel but I (think i) like the straight blade look. Still playing with fit but i'm finding lower and longer surprisingly comfortable for 1-2 hour blasts. 120mm 10 degree PLT with narrower PLT compacts is pretty comfy but I may go back to 110mm if my Zipp SL80's ever show up. I'm still struggling with pain on the side of my knee so not brave enough to take it for any longer rides but I suspect the narrow Rapha saddle would become a problem with the drop so may go for a Spesh Power to get some relief. Speaking of saddles it turns out the Rapha has very different rail positioning to my last saddle and therefore I do not need anywhere near as much setback as the K-Force was giving me. PMP back on, K-force probably for sale.
Fit wise and ride wise i'm pretty happy with it, looks wise however it's leaving me feeling dead inside. The paint work is in really good condition but I just don't love it TBH. Already regretting not forking out for the custom painted 853 Volare another luck forumonger just scooped up but I was hoping the new fork might make me love the look of the CAAD more - it hasn't. I think it might be the slight curve in the toptube that's throwing me off but unless you slam them and have plenty of post showing 9's look a bit squashed IMO. Sadly for me i'm a T-rex with short legs neither of the latter are possible for me.
Milestone birthday and continuing lockdown is not helping me obsessing over this. Option 1, cut my losses and look for a new frame. Option 2, meet the challenge head on and get the paint stripper out.
Thoughts?